What is the cheapest way to get from Chard to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Brighton is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chard to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Chard to Brighton is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Chard and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at St Peter's Church via County Hall and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Chard and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Chard to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Brighton via Clapham Junction and Haywards Heath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Chard to Brighton?

The distance between Chard and Brighton is 197 miles. The road distance is 145.5 miles.

How do I travel from Chard to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Chard to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £70 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Chard to Brighton?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Chard to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chard to Brighton bus from?

Chard to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Where do I catch the Chard to Brighton train from?

Chard to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.

Train or bus from Chard to Brighton?

The best way to get from Chard to Brighton is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Chard to Brighton bus arrive?

Chard to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Chard to Brighton train arrive?

Chard to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Chard to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Brighton is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Chard to Brighton.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1730+ hotels available in Brighton.

Chard to Brighton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 96 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Chard to Brighton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to Clapham Junctiontrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Haywards Heathtrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
5h 15m
£73–152
Drive 144.6 mi
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1. Drive from Chard to Brightoncar 144.6 mi
2h 53m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 805
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Churchbus 025
8h 10m
£37–60
Line 96 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boden Street to Crewkerne stationbus 96 / ...
2. Take the train from Crewkerne to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
5h 53m
£57–114

Chard to Brighton by bus and train

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Distance: 196.3 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Chard, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a bus from St. Mary's Church to Brighton via Rail Station, Axminster, Clapham Junction, and Haywards Heath in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to St Peter's Church via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 10m.

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